Apprico’s Secure Printing Solutions: Protecting Your Business and Data
In today’s digital world, secure printing technology is critical for safeguarding sensitive documents and maintaining efficient workflows. Office printers and multifunctional devices (MFDs) are essential tools, yet they also introduce security risks if left unmonitored. Apprico’s Secure Printing Solutions offer comprehensive security to protect your print infrastructure, enhancing both productivity and data protection.
The Growing Importance of Secure Print Environments
With the rise in hybrid work and sophisticated cyber-attacks, businesses must prioritise secure printing solutions to protect networked printers and MFDs. Cyber threats targeting workplace technology can compromise confidential data, as illustrated by the 2018 printer hacking incident where a hacker accessed 50,000 unsecured printers worldwide. Although this incident was non-malicious, it highlighted how easily unprotected printers can be exploited. Furthermore, the Quocirca 2023 Global Print Security Landscape Report found that 61% of businesses had experienced print-related data losses in the past year, underscoring the need for robust print security.
What is Secure Printing?
Secure printing safeguards documents against unauthorised access, both digitally and physically. A security-first print system incorporates features such as user authentication, Follow Me Printing, and document encryption, ensuring your documents remain protected from the moment they’re sent to the printer until they’re collected.
Key Features and Benefits of Secure Printing Technology
Secure printing solutions from Apprico provide peace of mind by minimising the risks associated with traditional print setups. Here are some of the core features and benefits:
Follow Me Printing
Follow Me, or Pull Printing, allows users to send print jobs to any networked printer and securely release them after user authentication. This prevents orphaned print jobs and ensures that only authorised individuals can access sensitive documents. Authentication options include passwords, PIN codes, or access cards, enhancing security and accessibility.
Document Encryption
Given the vast amount of confidential data processed daily, MFDs can encrypt files stored on their drives and while in transit, protecting sensitive information even if the device is compromised.
Alerts and Audit Trails
Secure print software enables real-time alerts for potential security breaches and provides complete visibility of document flows, helping businesses monitor device usage and track document handling for accountability.
Authentication and Access Control
User authentication, such as PINs or mobile approvals, ensures that only authorised individuals can print sensitive documents. Access restrictions can be applied to specific users or groups, limiting what they can do with printed materials.
Centralised Management
Secure print solutions centralise control, allowing businesses to monitor print activity, track costs, and easily manage user access.
Reduced Paper Waste
Secure release allows users to cancel unneeded print jobs, leading to cost savings and sustainability by reducing paper, toner, and ink usage.
Remote and Flexible Secure Printing
For organisations with remote teams, secure print solutions offer flexible yet controlled options for remote and hybrid printing. Apprico’s Follow Me Printing holds jobs in a virtual queue, enabling remote workers to release their print jobs during their next office visit or delegate them to a trusted colleague. Print management software ensures security without compromising flexibility, allowing employees to send print jobs from any device.
Why Choose Apprico’s
Secure Print Solutions?
Apprico’s Managed Print Solutions offer tailored, secure print environments that reduce cyber risks while improving efficiency. Our Technology Audit service can assess your organisation’s printing infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending solutions to secure your print environment. Whether you need cloud-based printing, remote management, or enhanced security features, Apprico’s comprehensive print services can be customised to meet your needs.
Predictable Cost Structure
A transparent billing approach that enables better budgeting, paired with Apprico’s Service Excellence, ensures device uptime and a first-time fix rate of 95%.
Specialist Training and Support
We provide extensive training on automated workflows and advanced features, empowering your team to make the most of the technology.
Proactive Maintenance
Through our Remote Management Application, we monitor devices actively, addressing potential issues before they disrupt your operations.
